by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Massachusetts College of Art and Design, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts College of Art and Design were $15,400 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $43,400. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $14,370 in-state and $14,370 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $29,030 |
| Fees | $14,370 | $14,370 |
| Total | $15,400 | $43,400 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Massachusetts College of Art and Design charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Massachusetts College of Art and Design costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Massachusetts College of Art and Design runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,030 | $26,630 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,030 | $27,420 |
| One Year Ago | $1,030 | $28,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,030 | $29,030 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $44,598 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.74%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $15,822. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.93%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $44,670.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,822 | $44,670 |
| In 2 Years | $16,255 | $45,978 |
| In 3 Years | $16,700 | $47,324 |
| In 4 Years | $17,157 | $48,709 |
| In 5 Years | $17,627 | $50,135 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $186,681, or close to $65,934 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, visit the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Financial Aid page.
